The BladeCenter S SAS Raid Module Configuration Guide is a configuration guide for the SAS module (RSSM) with RAID function for IBM BladeCenter S series blade servers. It introduces how to use SCM software wizard to configure BladeCenter S RSSM, and how to set up Multipath driver under Linux system.
This guide explains how to configure the BladeCenter S SAS RAID Module (RSSM) using the IBM Storage Configuration Manager (SCM). It includes preparation steps, installation of SCM, wizard‑based configuration of the SAS switch and RAID controller, and array setup.
The document also provides instructions for setting up the Multipath driver on Linux, and a Q&A section that answers common questions about hardware requirements, supported RAID levels, management software, and boot‑from‑volume capabilities. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
|---|---|
| Minimum disks for RAID 0/1 | 2 disks |
| Minimum disks for RAID 5 | 3 disks |
| Maximum volume size | 2 TB |
| Supported drive types | SAS and NL‑SAS drives |
IBM provides SCM (Storage Configuration Manager), SNA (Start Now Advisor), and IBM BladeCenter Integrated Manager; BOFM is not supported.
Yes, RSSM supports boot from volume on BladeCenter S.